Carla Calhoun, Mba Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Develop financial analyses and reporting; distill data into actionable insights used in decision-making across organizational levels and functional areas. Present results to executive leadership.

Downers Grove, Illinois

Provide in-depth analysis and technical support to determine present and future financial performance with main focus on salaries and labor costs.Train field staff to better understand financial statements and business performances. Provide an essential contribution to the development and implementation of policies and processes within assigned function(s) including but not limited to new complex financial reports.Lead review(s) with management of submitted data for accuracy and integrity; addressing discrepancies and adverse trends as necessary.Prepare presentations for review by management, board of directors, and diverse governing bodies by providing diverse financial data.Support management review of operations by performing cost-benefit analyses comparing diverse operating programs; reviewing financial requests and/or exploring alternative finance methods as necessary.

Most Recent Accomplishment: Lead training for the field on updated Fixed Assets Capitalization policy. Developed additional training and support for technical managers to foster better communication between accounting team and the field.Supervise the daily operations of the team, including but not limited to: implementing and maintaining tasks that align with the business organization and GAAP, creating goals, fostering an environment for team work and collaboration.Review, analyze and explain variances in general ledger to management during month end close and as requested. Support and provide data and guidance to internal and external partners related to budgeting, forecasting, and audits.Provide direct supervision of the assigned team(s) through ongoing leadership and guidance; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.

Most Recent Accomplishment: Received recognition for implementing new system for submitting annual financial reports to the State of California. Created procedures and provided training to team members on these processes. Participated on implementation team to review P&L review process. Team is responsible for creating new procedures and training the 30 members of the General Ledger Accounting Department.Supported Accounting Supervisor in leading the Tax Team of 6 Accountants and making recommendations on decisions upon request.Primary resource for team training and fielding questions from other departments as well as upper management.New responsibilities are in addition to prior Accountant duties mentioned below.

Reviews and analyzes financial reports and prepares all necessary accrual and/or adjusting entries to ensure financial statements are complete, accurate and in compliance with GAAP.Prepare reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including intercompany, interdivision and inventory accounts. Trains new staff on processes, procedures and relevant material to the position.Prepares and files non-income tax returns ensuring timely payments of tax bills

Provide full cycle accounting including daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end closing processes for Texas and Kansas location (remotely).Complete job costing and valuation for production department and upper management.Produce bi-weekly payroll, commission and bonus calculations for public relations teams for Kansas and Texas locations.

Provided full cycle accounting daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end closing processes for 7 small business clients with a total of 33 separate store locations.Compiled basic aging reports; process sales and use tax returns; reconcile credit card and bank statements, maintain vendors.Produced a weekly status report for clients and prioritization of workload for clients’ daily needs. Recommended hiring candidate and managed workload for accounting assistant on daily basis.

Trained and mentored new employees on current and future job requirements.Contributed to month end close by reviewing and analyzing monthly data, preparing journal entries, balancing the GL with other divisions and performing cash reconciliations. Analyzed and implemented process improvements accounts receivable procedures and policies based on past and present performance of the team. Reconciled customer accounts, researched customer payments and reviewed current account status.Maintained and tracked monthly and quarterly aging receivables, bad debt expense and shipments against unpaid deposits. Was responsible for projecting for quarterly and annual bad debt expense

Reconciles customer accounts, researches customer payments and reviews current account status.Contacted by customers to resolve various issues included but not limited to credit and/or collection issues, pricing discrepancies and refund requests.Maintains and tracks monthly and quarterly aging receivables. Assist in projecting for quarterly and annual bad debt expense.Generates quarterly report analyzing rate of return on freight revenue for management.Contributes to month end close by reviewing and analyzing monthly data and preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliations accordingly. Makes recommendations on future accounts receivable procedures and policies based on past and present performance of the team.

Worked with unit managers, office manager and budget staff to identify and adjust errors in transactions posted to the General Ledger.Assisted grants, budget and general accounting departments on ad hoc reports and projects as requested by management. Accounts payables functions included processing vendor payments and reimbursements within a timely manner.Accounts receivable responsibilities included monitoring incoming receipts and following up for timely collection.Audited various internal records and reports including but not limited to bank deposit reports.Participated in month end and year end close.

Provided financial reports for private grants and contracts funds to sponsors as well as various departments for over 300 accounts and more than 3 million dollars.Researched, analyzed and resolved problems such as deficit balances, budget reconciliations, etc. for assigned accounts to ensure compliance with sponsor regulations.Created and maintained accounts in the Banner monitoring activity such as cash balances, expenditures and regular billings based on contractual policies and procedures.

Completed financial reconciliations for various accounts and assisted in developing the budget and cost center analysis for management. Entered financial information including account receivable and general ledger batches into the Financial Management System.Served as the central contact for the coordination and management for timely payments of medical bills and insurance information for off-campus medical visits.Managed supply orders for general accounting department.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Pi

Accounting

Bachelors, Finance